Figure 1. Some recognised size classes for proppant sands (adapted from Hoagberg KoernerMoore) Note: 90% to fall within size class designation. Not more than 1% of total sample on the first or last sieve in series Mesh # 8/12 10/20 20/40 70/140 Screen size (mm) 210105µ US standard sieves 6816 40 8 102070 10 16 30 100